Short answer
It depends on the activity. EDGE's activity pages (read 30 September 2026) list "SS 680 certification" among the vendor documents required at application for Business Strategic Planning, Financial Framework and Corporate Strategy, Sustainability Strategy Development, International Branding, ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 42001. Large-scale Digital Transformation does not list it. For any other activity, read that activity's page. Ask any consultant for their SS 680 certification in writing before you apply.
Key facts
- For six EDGE consultancy activities, the vendor documents required at application include SS 680 certification
- EDG today: yes, requires a SAC-accredited TR 43 or SS 680 certified consultant for consultancy-related costs
- Large-scale Digital Transformation does not list SS 680 certification
- Check any consultant's SS 680 certification against the activity page before you apply
For comparison, EDG's rule for applications submitted by 29 September 2026: "If you apply for EDG support for management consultancy-related costs, you must engage management consultants with the Singapore Accreditation Council-accredited TR 43 or SS 680 certification."
The EDGE FAQ's eligibility clause says "Other requirements may apply, depending on the supportable activity." The activity pages, read 30 September 2026, are where those requirements sit, including the SS 680 vendor document for the six consultancy activities above.
For pre-approved digital solutions, the vendor comes from IMDA's SMEs Go Digital and only software costs are supported, for up to 12 months. The SS 680 document applies to the consultancy activities, not to those solutions.
The practical advice: if your project has a consultancy component, read the activity page, ask the consultant for their SS 680 certification in writing, and do not sign or pay a deposit before you apply. Third-party companies may not apply for or manage the grant on your behalf.
Nick's SPMC certification (SPMC-10960) is issued under SS 680.
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Sources: EnterpriseSG, IMDA, NTUC, Singapore Government open data. Factual content (grant rules, eligibility, vendor data, pricing) is sourced directly from official government portals and remains the copyright of those respective agencies. Analysis, commentary and editorial framing are the author's own. Always verify the latest on GoBusiness, EnterpriseSG, or SMEs Go Digital before applying.